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1988 Mediterranean Hawk-moth (Hyles nicaea) (de Prunner, 1798) - (Sphingidae / Macroglossinae)


Status: Vagrant/Accidental
Notes: Very rare immigrant, southern Europe, appearing as a migrant on the south coast of Britain. Nocturnal; July. Larva - no evidence of breeding in the UK. Larva feeds on Wood Spurge and Sea Spurge.

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